Pattern Description:
THis is a very fitted sheath dress with gussets and sleeve and neckline options. Pattern Sizing:
A wide range of sizes from 2 on up. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes! Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were pretty easy. I am reasonably experienced so I hardly used them actually. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the fitted shape. There are six darts and 5 seam lines so you can really tweak the design to fit your own curves. The gussets mean you can have a very fitted sleeve but still have a full range of movement. Fabric Used: The Back
Vintage cotton from ebay in this wonderful lustrous blue roses pattern. Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I struggled with the pattern until I realized that I needed to grade up a size for my shoulders, upper bust and arm. So I was an 8 in the upper bust, a 6 at the waist and a 4 in the hips. My curves are in different places from Gerties! I had to fiddle with the princess seams over the bust to get them to look right. Why didn't I brush my hair? Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I would certainly sew it again. This is a very comfortable dress for such a slim shape and it got TONS of compliments. I have plans for at least three more dresses. Conclusion:
A fabulous dress if you take the time to really fit it to your figure. More details and lots of photos on my Le Correct Blog
caper81 said... Wow, beautiful dress! Great fit and fabric. Looks amazing on you! PS, blog link isn't working :) 1/15/13 11:51 AM
carolineG said... THank you, fixed the link! 1/15/13 11:58 AM
SavageCoco said... This is fantastic on you! 1/15/13 12:23 PM
sugarduck said... True story: I saw you in a photo from Gertie's book party on Christine Haynes' blog and thought to myself "Wow...that woman's wiggle dress is AMAZING! I wish I could see it up close!". And now here it is! ;-) Beautiful work! 1/15/13 12:26 PM
prostheticsgirl said... Lovely! The fit is so flattering. Think I'm going to have to make this one soon... 1/15/13 12:36 PM
carolineG said... funny sugar duck! What a small world... thanks for the nice words everyone. 1/15/13 1:11 PM
NewRibena said... Your dress came out beautiful! 1/15/13 1:23 PM
Wow, beautiful dress! Great fit and fabric. Looks amazing on you! PS, blog link isn't working :)
1/15/13 11:51 AM
THank you, fixed the link!
1/15/13 11:58 AM
This is fantastic on you!
1/15/13 12:23 PM
True story: I saw you in a photo from Gertie's book party on Christine Haynes' blog and thought to myself "Wow...that woman's wiggle dress is AMAZING! I wish I could see it up close!". And now here it is! ;-) Beautiful work!
1/15/13 12:26 PM
Lovely! The fit is so flattering. Think I'm going to have to make this one soon...
1/15/13 12:36 PM
funny sugar duck! What a small world... thanks for the nice words everyone.
1/15/13 1:11 PM
Your dress came out beautiful!
1/15/13 1:23 PM
Love, love, love! A perfect dress!
1/15/13 2:08 PM
Very flattering!
1/15/13 3:49 PM
Amazing fit. Very flattering.
1/15/13 4:32 PM
This is gorgeous, the fabric and the fit.
1/15/13 8:24 PM
Very flattering fit. Lovely dress.
1/15/13 8:49 PM